Nicholas is the former head of Druces LLP’s Real Estate team. He became a consultant in May 2022 and has wide experience of all areas of commercial property – development, investment, property finance and corporate occupation.

Legal 500

Legal 500, 2020: Nicholas heads the ‘hardworking, diligent and thorough‘ commercial property team. Nicholas is ‘accessible and responsive and able to explain options clearly and concisely.’ The team are notable for specialising in acting for overseas entities on the acquisition of HQ space with a development aspect. Nicholas is also a member of the ‘commercial and professional‘ Islamic Finance team.

Nicholas was also recognised as head of department for commercial property in Legal 500, 2019. His ongoing UK property advice to Condé Nast was highlighted in that edition. Previous editions praised Nicholas for having a ‘detailed commercial understanding of key issues and the ability to deal with issues incisively’.

Spear’s 500

Nicholas has been featured in Spear’s 500 as ‘Outstanding in Field’ in the Top Recommended Property Lawyers category.